New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4838: Establishes a direct support professional worker registry
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4838 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a direct support professional worker registry. Primary sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a direct support professional worker registry of persons who have successfully completed a direct support professional worker education or training program approved by the commissioner of mental health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Santabarbara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
- REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES